This year has seen a massive shift in style and culture, with celebrities of all backgrounds pushing boundaries as far as they can and stepping into the most wonderfully eccentric versions of themselves.

As the year comes to a close, check out this gallery to reminisce on the show-stopping red carpet looks that made the loudest statements.

Deepika Padukone - This dramatic fuchsia gown by Ashi Studio made jaws drop all over Cannes. Side note: you might recognize this look from when Queen Bey donned it next to a very casual looking Ed Sheeran.

Meghan Markle - This black-and-white, tea-length Oscar de la Renta, featuring a tulle ball skirt and embroidered birds, made her look every bit a Duchess at the Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards in Sydney.

The boldest red carpet looks of 2018

From hot and heavy flare to barely there

This year has seen a massive shift in style and culture, with celebrities of all backgrounds pushing boundaries as far as they can, and stepping into the most wonderfully eccentric versions of themselves.

As the year comes to a close, check out this gallery to reminisce on the show-stopping red carpet looks that made the loudest statements.